February, 2011MIKI HOUSE USA Recalls Children’s Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

The jackets contain drawstrings which pose strangulation and entrapment hazards to young children.

Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.

AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in fire.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 9, 2011

A Pennsylvania appeals court reinstates compensatory and punitive damages in a Prempro case, and, a D.C. appeals court says an asbestos personal injury claim may proceed against Conrail. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publ…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 3, 2011

A New Jersey man sues insurers for violation of the Health Care Reform Act, and, a bank faces a class lawsuit over freezing bankrupt customers accounts. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 4, 2011

Jimmy Carter is accused of writing a book containing anti-Israel propaganda, and, a Texas jury orders a drug manufacturer to pay more than $170 million for misrepresenting prices. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers

The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.

Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard

The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard

The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard

An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.